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Looking to travel from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 27 minutes to travel from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 5 minutes though. You'll usually find 8 trains per day running along the 302 km route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won't need to make any changes on your way to Barcelona Sants. This route is operated by Renfe, the Spanish national rail operator, who run long and medium distance trains across the country. During you journey you're likely to be traveling on one of their high-speed services – AVE, AV-City, Avant, Alvia or Avlo – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants start from $29.70 when you book in advance, so start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Barcelona Sants by train, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times.
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
Euromed is Renfe's high-speed service that travels along the Mediterranean coast. Able to travel at 155 mph (250 km/h), Euromed trains run on the Barcelona – Tarragona – Castellón – Valencia – Alicante route - also known as the "Mediterranean Corridor". With a frequency of up to 12 daily trips between these cities, Euromed trains offer two classes on board – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). Designed by Talgo, the trains that run between Barcelona and Alicante offer 63 seats in Preferente and 236 in Turista, with 11 carriages (including a food carriage) and two locomotives, which allows them to travel in both directions.
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
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The average journey time by train between Valencia Joaquín Sorolla and Barcelona Sants is 4 hours and 27 minutes, with around 8 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
Train tickets from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants can start from as little as $29.70 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants without having to change trains. There are 6 direct trains from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants leaves at 06:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants leaves at 21:55. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Valencia Joaquín Sorolla to Barcelona Sants cover a distance of around 188 miles (302 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Barcelona Sants to Valencia Joaquín Sorolla.